Population 68,599 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Iberia Parish
Household size in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Iberia Parish average 2.87 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.75, even as the national average fell. Only one other Louisiana county has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in Iberia Parish is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Iberia Parish: 20.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.2 points, even as the national share fell. Iberia Parish has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Louisiana counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Iberia Parish
Renters in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.7% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Iberia Parish rent their homes (32.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 61.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.8 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Iberia Parish: 17.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Iberia Parish was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $657 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $702 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $813 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $996 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$339 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in Iberia Parish runs $996 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $339 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Iberia Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Iberia Parish: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.8% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.2% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.3% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Iberia Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Iberia Parish
| Period | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Iberia Parish: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Iberia Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Parish | 2.87 | 39.8 | 20.6% | 32.7% | 17.3% | 1982 | $996 | 17.6% | 82.3% | 7.6% |
| St. Martin Parish | 2.77 | 39.9 | 17.8% | 22.3% | 18.3% | 1988 | $861 | 18.9% | 83.5% | 3.8% |
| Lafayette Parish | 2.54 | 38.8 | 14.2% | 34.5% | 12.4% | 1991 | $1,092 | 36.8% | 90.0% | 4.6% |
| Vermilion Parish | 2.69 | 39.8 | 16.0% | 26.6% | 16.1% | 1985 | $868 | 18.5% | 83.7% | 4.9% |
| St. Mary Parish | 2.62 | 39.7 | 17.4% | 31.4% | 16.2% | 1977 | $884 | 13.7% | 79.7% | 4.9% |
| Acadia Parish | 2.78 | 37.8 | 15.1% | 33.0% | 15.1% | 1982 | $764 | 14.9% | 81.2% | 7.9% |
| Iberville Parish | 2.44 | 40.3 | 18.9% | 24.9% | 16.4% | 1988 | $877 | 18.5% | 83.9% | 6.7% |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 2.52 | 37.4 | 9.9% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 1993 | $1,070 | 24.9% | 91.7% | 6.2% |
| Assumption Parish | 2.29 | 43.5 | 11.8% | 15.2% | 11.6% | 1984 | $816 | 13.8% | 79.8% | 5.8% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 2.57 | 35.6 | 14.5% | 40.7% | 15.9% | 1985 | $1,259 | 39.3% | 90.2% | 8.3% |
| Ascension Parish | 2.78 | 37.8 | 14.0% | 19.0% | 8.6% | 2000 | $1,371 | 28.7% | 89.1% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Iberia Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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